Real Estate Entitlements Associate

Larson-Financial-Grou; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

Performance incentives

Job summary

Larson Capital Management is seeking a Real Estate Entitlements Associate to move development projects from site evaluation through final approvals in the United States. The role involves evaluating feasibility, coordinating consultants, and navigating zoning and permitting requirements to prepare properties for construction.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical knowledge with excellent communication and organizational skills to work with municipalities, project teams, and community

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years in real estate development, entitlements, or municipal planning.
• Strong knowledge of zoning codes and land-use regulations.
• Experience preparing entitlement applications and guiding projects through reviews.
• Ability to read site plans, civil drawings, environmental reports, and title documents.
• Strong written communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate development feasibility by researching zoning and land-use regulations.
• Develop and submit entitlement applications for rezonings, variances, and related approvals.
• Coordinate consultants to deliver accurate plans within schedules and budgets.
• Build relationships with planning departments, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Represent projects at hearings and planning meetings.
• Coordinate environmental studies and review reports for feasibility impacts.
• Track schedules, costs, and consultant expenses; manage approval conditions.
• Maintain organized project documentation and provide updates to leadership.

Skills

Zoning knowledge

Project management

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Urban Planning / Real Estate

Tools

GIS

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Description

Larson Capital Management LLC is seeking a Real Estate Entitlements Associate to help move development projects from initial site evaluation through final approvals. This role will evaluate development feasibility, coordinate consultants, and navigate zoning, land-use, and permitting requirements to prepare properties for construction.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with the communication and organizational skills needed to work effectively with municipalities, project teams, and community stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate development feasibility: Research zoning, land-use regulations, title restrictions, easements, infrastructure requirements, and other conditions that may affect a property’s development potential. Communicate findings and risks to the acquisition and development teams.
• Manage entitlement applications: Develop approval strategies and prepare, coordinate, and submit applications for rezoning, variances, conditional use permits, subdivision approvals, site plan reviews, and related entitlements.
• Coordinate project consultants: Work with civil engineers, architects, land-use attorneys, environmental specialists, and other consultants to deliver accurate plans and reports within project schedules and budgets.
• Build municipal and community relationships: Serve as a key contact for planning departments, government agencies, utility providers, and community stakeholders. Represent projects at public hearings, planning commission meetings, and other approval-related meetings.
• Support environmental reviews: Coordinate required environmental studies and review technical reports to identify potential concerns, mitigation requirements, and impacts on project feasibility.
• Track schedules and costs: Maintain entitlement schedules, monitor application progress, and track consultant expenses, application fees, and anticipated development impact fees.
• Resolve approval challenges: Work with internal teams, consultants, and municipal staff to address review comments, negotiate approval conditions, and reduce project delays.
• Maintain project documentation: Keep organized records of submissions, correspondence, approvals, and outstanding conditions, and provide regular updates to leadership.

Requirements

• At least 5+ years of relevant experience, in real estate development, entitlements, land-use consulting, or municipal planning.
• Strong understanding of zoning codes, land-use regulations, permitting requirements, and development approval processes.
• Experience preparing entitlement applications and guiding projects through municipal reviews and public hearings.
• Ability to interpret site plans, civil engineering drawings, title documents, environmental reports, and other technical materials.
• Strong written communication, presentation, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate outside consultants, and meet deadlines with close attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using project management software.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites and attend municipal meetings, including occasional evening meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GIS mapping platforms, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet.
• Familiarity with development budgets, financial feasibility analysis, and environmental review requirements.
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience in related field.

Why Join Larson Capital Management?

At Larson Capital Management, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative environment backed by a respected wealth management firm. We provide advisors with robust planning resources, marketing support, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology so you can focus on what you do best, building relationships, growing your practice, and helping clients achieve financial success.?

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, annual performance bonus, and meaningful long-term incentive participation. ?
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and other firm-specific benefits.?